TRAM and Alstom join forces to tackle early school leaving
TRAM and Alstom join forces to tackle early school leaving
TRAM and Alstom have taken part in Fundación Exit’s Coach Project, an initiative that aims to prevent early school leaving and support young people on their path towards the labour market (Copyright Fundación Exit)
The activity was held at TRAM’s depots in Sant Joan Despí (Copyright Fundación Exit)
Volunteers from TRAM and Alstom introduce tram operations to students enrolled in Barcelona’s Initial Training and Integration Programmes (Copyright Fundación Exit)
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Volunteers from TRAM and Alstom introduce tram operations to students enrolled in Barcelona’s Initial Training and Integration Programmes (PFI)
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The initiative is part of Fundación Exit’s Coach Project, which combines guidance, mentoring and direct interaction with professionals to strengthen young people’s motivation and reduce early school dropout
Barcelona, 24 March 2026 - As part of their commitment to promoting equal opportunities and social inclusion, TRAM and Alstom have taken part in Fundación Exit’s Coach Project, an initiative that aims to prevent early school leaving and support young people on their path towards the labour market.
During February and March, sixteen volunteers from TRAM and Alstom mentored sixteen students aged 16 to 21 enrolled in Automotive and Electricity Initial Training and Integration Programmes (PFI) at the Salesianos de Sarrià Institute in Barcelona. The students, who had not obtained the Spanish Compulsory Secondary Education certificate (ESO), have taken part in a programme aimed at boosting their confidence, expanding their skill set and encouraging them to remain engaged with education after completing their PFI studies.
The activity was held at TRAM’s depots in Sant Joan Despí, where young participants had the chance to discover how the tram system operates through guided visits to key areas including the control centre, offices and Alstom’s maintenance workshop. They also took part in activities led by the Human Resources team and individual mentoring sessions. Throughout the programme, professionals from TRAM and Alstom shared their own experiences and offered practical guidance to help the students identify their strengths, set goals and gain a clearer understanding of workplace expectations.
The Coach Project
The Coach Project, run by Fundación Exit, seeks to reduce Spain’s early school leaving rate, which currently stands at 12.8% among young people aged 18 to 24. The model combines career guidance, mentoring and direct contact with professionals to increase motivation and help participants map out a training or career path aligned with their interests. According to the foundation, 80% of young people who take part decide to continue studying thanks to the support they receive.
During the current academic year, the project has been carried out simultaneously with around twenty other companies that form part of the “Board 2030” group, an ecosystem committed to making Barcelona a fairer, more sustainable and more inclusive city. TRAM is one of its active members.
About Alstom
Alstom drives a more sustainable future through the development of innovative, low-carbon railway mobility solutions. Its portfolio includes high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, turnkey systems, maintenance services, infrastructure, signalling solutions and digital mobility. With a presence in 63 countries and more than 86,000 employees, the company recorded sales of €18.5 billion in the financial year ending 31 March 2025.
In Catalonia, Alstom has a 170‑year industrial and technological presence and more than 1,500 employees. Its capabilities include rolling stock manufacturing, signalling engineering, services, R&D, electrification and turnkey project delivery. Alstom also supplies and maintains the tram fleet for the Barcelona Metropolitan Area at the depots in Sant Joan Despí and Sant Adrià de Besòs.
About TRAM
TRAM operates the two tram networks in the Barcelona Metropolitan Region and, year after year, the tram is rated the best-performing public transport mode according to the Mobility Survey on a Working Day carried out by the ATM (EMEF). Last year, TRAM registered over 39 million validations and more than 500 million in total over 22 years, consolidating its position as a safe and reliable transport option that offers users an excellent travel experience.
